Hersham vs Horley West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hersham vs Horley West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hersham safer than Horley West?
Hersham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 709 crimes in the last 12 months. Horley West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 831 crimes. Hersham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hersham vs Horley West?
Hersham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Horley West shows +7.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hersham and Horley West?
In Hersham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 incidents). In Horley West, it is Violent Crime (368 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hersham and Horley West?
Hersham recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horley West recorded 142. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Hersham vs Horley West?
Violent crime in Hersham totalled 297 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 368 in Horley West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hersham and Horley West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hersham recorded 812 crimes (now 709, a change of -12.7%). Horley West recorded 775 crimes previously (now 831, +7.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hersham and Horley West?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hersham has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Horley West has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hersham and Horley West?
Hersham falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Horley West is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Hersham and Horley West?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Hersham or Horley West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hersham and Horley West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.